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Subtract 40/30 from 3/60

1^st number: 3/60, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

3/60 - 40/30 is -77/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   3/60 = 3 × 1/60 × 1 = 3/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   40/30 = 40 × 2/30 × 2 = 80/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/60 - 80/60 = 3 - 80/60 = -77/60

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